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BFTA Summer Special-- How to Change Your Mind About Mushrooms with Dori Lewis

Jul 5, 2024

Dori Lewis, an expert from Elemental Psychedelics, dives deep into the transformative potential of psilocybin mushrooms in mental health. She dispels myths surrounding their use and highlights how they can help treat various conditions like depression and OCD. The conversation emphasizes the importance of preparation, the dual benefits of combining mushrooms with ketamine, and the necessity of skilled facilitation during therapy. Dori also critiques the colonial mindset in substance extraction, advocating for a holistic approach to understanding these powerful organisms.

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Dori Lewis

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Quick takeaways

Psilocybin mushroom therapy offers promising mental health benefits, particularly for conditions like trauma and depression, but requires proper preparation.

The combination of ketamine and psilocybin can enhance therapeutic outcomes by first easing individuals into altered states before deeper experiences.

Selecting a qualified facilitator is essential for safety and effective therapy, emphasizing the importance of trust, consent, and individualized care.

Deep dives

Upcoming Trainings and Collaborations

Several upcoming trainings are highlighted, focusing on therapeutic modalities such as Ketamine Therapy and mushroom facilitation. Notable events include a training session led by Dorie Lewis in September and a workshop called 'Revive and Thrive,' aimed at healing professionals dealing with burnout, scheduled for October. Additionally, there is mention of an intensive psychotherapy workshop that has reached full capacity but will have another session in the spring. These training opportunities emphasize the growing interest in psychedelic-assisted therapies and their potential healing benefits.

Intro

2min

Navigating Psilocybin Therapy

9min

Healing Journeys: Mushrooms and Ketamine in Mental Health

23min

Exploring Psilocybin Therapy

5min

The Essence of Mushrooms: Understanding Whole Organisms

6min

Navigating Psilocybin Therapy in Colorado

10min

Building Community in Psychedelic Therapy Training

3min

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Craig sits down with Dori Lewis of Elemental Psychedelics to explore the myths and realities of working with psilocybin mushrooms, including:

•What do people not understand about psilocybin mushrooms?
•Can mushrooms treat depression? If so, which types?
•How should we think about the specific roles of mushrooms and ketamine in psychiatric and psychological treatment?
•What kinds of problems are most amenable to psilocybin?
•Why do some people have no psychedelic experience on apparently therapeutic doses of psilocybin?
•Individual vs group work with mushrooms

Elemental Psychedelics-- Ketamine and Psilocybin therapist/facilitator trainings
https://www.elementalpsychedelics.com/

Revive and Thrive retreat (with Dr. Rebecca Richey)
https://www.experientialwellnessretreats.com/beaver-run-retreat

Bringing Therapy into Med Management-- An intensive psychotherapy workshop with Dr. H
https://www.craigheacockmd.com/training/

Beyond Psilocybin-- Embracing the Power of Ketamine
https://www.reflectivehealing.com/blog/fortcollins/therapy/reflectivehealing/beyond-psilocybin-embracing-the-power-of-ketamine-in-mental-health-healing

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